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Re: WANTED: Experiences with TOPAMAX, please!

Posted by sarita0001 on August 1, 2003, at 16:57:12

In reply to WANTED: Experiences with TOPAMAX, please!, posted by Janelle on August 1, 2003, at 13:32:42

Hi,

There are pretty mixed reviews on Topamax. I had an awful experience with it- I was on it for 4 months (the most at 100mg) with a lithium combo. I got some of the rarest side effects(less than 1% chance). I grew extra eyelashes, my eyelashes grew longer and their pigment changed slightly. I also had abnormal lower eyelid movement on two occasions. I grew slightly more hair on my face and body. I did manage to lose weight but for me it wasn't worth it. I also experienced other less serious side effects. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you have. Apparently there is no interaction with lithium but after this I wonder. Topamax has male hormones in it which caused the hair growth, however it doesn't affect everyone. I don't mean to scare you I just want you to know that with Topamax there is such a wide range of side effects, some are just now being reported.
My advice is that if you have other options for meds I would look at all of them before choosing this one.

Best,
S


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